Obituaries

On Friday, Aug 28th, 2020, Tammie Rambin Phillips, loving wife and mother, went home to be with our Heavenly Father, at the age of 55.

Tammie was born on November 5, 1964 in Mansfield, LA to Danny and Remona Rambin. Tammie later made her home in Central Louisiana with her loving husband, Tony Phillips.

She dedicated her life to her love of children, working with numerous charities and foundations, especially advocating for children with special needs.

Tammie served her community as a Real Estate Agent, receiving countless awards and recognitions throughout her career. She loved helping people in all capacities and was much loved by all that knew her. She was most proud of her role as a wife, mother and grandmother, and loved spending time with her family.

Rhodie Golden, age 75, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 13, 2020 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Funeral services honoring the life of Rhodie were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating at the service was Bro. Chucky Clark. Interment followed the service at Cassell Cemetery in Converse, Louisiana. A visitation was held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Rhodie was born on April 4, 1945 in Converse, Louisiana to the late Homer and Pearl Golden. He was a truck driver for years that loved to tell a good joke to anyone who would listen.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Stacy Golden and TJ McCall; one brother, EC Golden; five sisters, Mary Thurkill, Jeanette Ross, Adele Roberts, Beatrice Manshack, and Elsie Mouser.

Johnnie Ruth Morton Stennett, 92, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2020. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on September 19, 2020, at Beulah Baptist Church, 3417 Highway 481, Mansfield, Louisiana. Funeral services honoring the life of Mrs. Stennett followed at 11:00 a.m. Officiating at the service was Rev. Mack Black. Interment was held at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Stennett was born February 24, 1928, in Mansfield, Louisiana, to the late James M. Morton, Sr. and Pauline Norris Morton. She was a graduate of Oak Grove High School in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. While residing in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, she was a member of Barcelona Road Baptist Church. She was a retired nurse, an avid reader and a huge sports fan.

Dennis Wayne Deas, age 64, passed away at home surrounded by his children after a brief illness. Due to his wishes, he was cremated and no public memorial service was held. The family met on Sunday, September 20, to reminisce, laugh and cry as they celebrated Dennis’ life.

Dennis was born on August 9, 1956 to parents L. A. “Jim” and Onita Stepp Deas, who preceded him in death along with his sister Candace “Candy” Deas Wolf, sister-inlaw Wanda Huey Deas, uncle Jerry Stepp, aunts Annette Stepp Schimming and Kay Stepp Pavlock, and infant nephew David Deas.

On August 28, 2020, heaven gained the most beautiful, red headed, spunky angel; Tammie Rambin Phillips, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and the best friend you could possibly ask for. She touched the lives of so many and her loving legacy will continue to live on.

We thank everyone for their condolences and prayers as our family goes through this difficult time.

A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 5th at True Vine Baptist Church in Mansfield, LA at 6:00 p.m.

The family asks that if you have any photos or memories of their mom you’d like to share with them, please feel free to do so. God bless.

Funeral services for Howard Eland Rushing will be held on Saturday, Sept 5, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Logansport, La. Visitation was held from at 10 a.m. and services followed at 11 a.m. Officiating at the service was Bro. Shawn Thrapp assisted by Bro. Timothy Roberson. Burial took place at Hathorn Cemetery, Ashland, LA.

Howard Rushing was a special husband, daddy, papaw, brother, uncle and more to all his family and friends. He was born in Ashland, LA on March 10, 1930 to William F. and Sabra E. Rushing and went home to Jesus on Friday, August 28, 2020 in Shreveport, La. Survivors include the love of his life, Ruby Elaine Giddens Rushing. They were married on Oct. 3, 1952 and were looking forward to their 68th anniversary.

James Glen Myers, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2020, at his home in Pelican, Louisiana. Glen was born on July 28, 1940, in Provencal, Louisiana to Rev. J. N. Myers and Mirial Roberts Myers. His family moved to Pelican in 1951when Bro. Myers became the pastor of the Pelican Baptist Church.

Glen graduated from Pelican High School in 1958, and continued his education at Northwestern State College (now Northwestern State University) where he graduated with a degree in Math Education in 1962. He taught in Vinton, Louisiana before settling back in Pelican for a time as a dairy farmer. Glen and Kathleen Gallaspy married on July 21, 1962. After the birth of their two oldest children, Glen and Kathleen moved to Shreveport where Glen was an adjuster for

Memorial services honoring the life of Dr. J. Gary Booker will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden, 900 Jordan Street in Shreveport. Due to COVID, the service will be held outside.

Dr. J. Gary Booker was born on January 22, 1953 in Center, Texas to James Julyn Booker and Sadie Rae Windham Booker. He entered into eternal rest due to a tragic ATV wreck alongside his father, James Julyn Booker on August 29, 2020 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Dr. Booker was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport. He was LSU Director of Emergency Psychiatry and started the Alzheimer’s Support Fund of the Community Foundation of Northwest Louisiana. LSU Medical School was dear to his heart, and he always felt that its graduates should give back to the community.

Graveside services honoring the life of Patsy Stout Horn, 87, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Old Mansfield Cemetery in Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service was Brother Thumper Miller.

Patsy was born July 30, 1933, in Mansfield, Louisiana to Albert Blanchard Lester and Annie Irene Andrews Lester. She entered into eternal rest, leaving behind all earthy hindrances, on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Albert “Red” and Irene “Grannie” Lester; her husband of nearly 42 years and father of her children, Jack R. Stout; her brother, Jackie Lester; and her sister-in-law, Mildred Lester.

Longtime readers may recall me talking about frying up some good ole cornmeal coated catfish and serving them with Jo-Jo fried potato wedges. I first had these when I lived in Little Rock, Ark. back in the mid 70’s to early 80’s. There was a locally famous BBQ restaurant that served these with their plates and everyone just loved them some Jo-Jo’s. I never could get the method down on how Mr. Joe got these big wedges of potato so crispy until I ran out of frozen french fries one night while frying up a batch of fish. The only thing I had left was a baked potato from the night before so I cut it into medium sized wedges and dumped them into the oil. Up floated big crispy Jo-Jo fries! AND I’ve done them that way ever since - even improving on them some.